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The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated: I. In Nine Discourses Delivered to the Catholics of Dublin: II. In Occassional Lectures and Essays A

The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated: I. In Nine Discourses Delivered to the Catholics of Dublin: II. In Occassional Lectures and Essays A

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CatholicismGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1025727835
ISBN13: 9781025727837
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 536
Weight: 2.03
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

The Idea of a University Defined and Illustrated is a foundational work by John Henry Newman that explores the purpose, nature, and scope of higher education. This volume remains one of the most influential texts in the philosophy of education, articulating a vision for the university as a place of intellectual development and the pursuit of universal knowledge. Newman argues eloquently for a liberal education that prioritizes the cultivation of the mind over narrow vocational training, asserting that a university should be a site where all branches of knowledge-including theology-are taught in a unified and integrated manner.

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